AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
move towards
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "That will just do, sir.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
a quad with a square body
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
an opposing military force
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "That I know he will, sir!" exclaimed Paul.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That I know he will, sir!" exclaimed Paul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
how
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From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That I know he will, sir!" exclaimed Paul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
and nothing more
From this reading "That will just do, sir.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "That I know he will, sir!" exclaimed Paul.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
leewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
not any; not one
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
not one, and not any
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "That I know he will, sir!" exclaimed Paul.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
term of address for a man
From this reading "That I know he will, sir!" exclaimed Paul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That I know he will, sir!" exclaimed Paul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That I know he will, sir!" exclaimed Paul.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The enemy, however, showed no inclination to give them the chance they wished for.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Although Admiral Graves kept his fleet sailing up and down in front of them, they continued to leeward, without any attempt to approach.
won't
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From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
you've
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From this reading None on 'em will fight the worse for knowing how kind you've been to us--that they won't;" and honest Paul scraped his way out of the cabin.
